The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 25,200

€ 53,500

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP is 5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.6
70.9
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.6 in
106.3
176
103.6
171
176 in
Length
171 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi RS3 Sportback
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.17 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi RS3 Sportback
BM
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi RS3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft